Painted Dresser & Nightstand
by
Patricia
I almost forgot to snap a few before photos, but managed to get some just before I started painting. The dresser and nightstand set was in good condition structurally, but the old finish was dirty and worn, so it was time to give the set a second chance.
I love the shape of the dresser, but the dark finish hid the beautiful details.
Both pieces were painted in Old White. I added light to medium distressing throughout to give them a classic heirloom finish.
Both pieces were sanded and waxed to a smooth finish. The distressed areas give the details just enough highlight to accentuate the curves.
I added medium distressing around the details on the drawers.
I kept the original hardware and painted it the same color as the dresser. I added some highlights in silver to the hardware.
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Nice. Im doing that very thing to my set I got when I was a teenager. Hope it turns out as good as yours. I didnt know you could paint outside in the winter. Good to know,.
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Beautiful! Did you use Chalk Paint?
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@Milknhoneycreations Yes, I used Annie Sloan Chalk Paint in Old White and finished with soft wax. I used about 1/2 can of paint for both pieces. Thank you for your feedback.
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